The organization began in 1998 as an initiative by eight women living in the slums of Bwaise, Kampala, in response to the effects of health issues and gender-based violence on the lives of the most vulnerable people in the most disadvantaged places. The group’s membership has grown from 8 to 490 members over the years, representing various groups of people such as single mothers, widows, neglected people, and high-risk community members.
About us
Who We Are
Vision
A society free of all types of violence and discrimination against most vulnerable people.
Objectives
- Empowering girls at different community levels.
- Girl/Young mothers education.
- Sheltering survivors.
- Providing health services to HIV infected women, girls and young mothers.
Where we work
The Tusitukirewamu Group Bwaise secretariat is located at Bwaise in Kawempe Division, with branches in other areas of the country, including the western region, northern region, and northwestern region, where our programmes focus on supporting displaced populations in communal settings and realizing their rights by coordinating the delivery of services and protection while seeking solutions.
We are currently working in 20 districts, including Kampala, Wakiso, Terego, Kiryandongo, Madiokolo, Koboko, Yumbe , Adjumanai, Lamwo, Obongi, Kamwenge, Kyegegwa, Isingiro, Bukedea, Namsindwa, Mukono, Pallisa, Kapchorwa, Kasese, and Bundibgyo with a high population of high-risk communities.
Who We Work With
We work in partnership with community volunteers, village health teams, and the district coordinator, comprised of vulnerable women and girls, men, and boys living in the project areas.
Our key target populations are vulnerable communities, and we deliver services including HIV counseling, care, and support; treatment literacy and monitoring; referrals for HIV testing and treatment; identification of girls and young women experiencing violence; and referring them to our “women’s safe haven,” which further links them to legal service providers including the police, probation offices, courts of law, and other civil society organizations that provide legal aid, psychosocial support, and economic empowerment services.